Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.
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This role is responsible for providing oversight and managing the relationship and performance of the Sourcing Excellence Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Partner (s), primarily focused on sourcing execution and category strategy development support. This role is expected to ensure all BPO projects deliver maximum value for the business and Global Procurement function. Additionally, this role will collaborate within category and regional / local leads to understand requirements and ensure alignment of BPO capacity against multi-year strategic plans. This individual will also be responsible for preparing periodic reports of progress and compliance activities for GP Senior Leadership and other areas of the organization.
Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Manage relationship with BPO Provider and provide oversight to ensure excellence in delivery of services- Ensure business partners are satisfied with the overall Procurement relationship
- Lead Supplier Performance reviews to monitor progress against objectives
- Ensure adherence to BMS processes, methodologies, tools, and standard of excellence
- Oversee compliance programs and ensure compliance and risk responsibilities are appropriately staffed and training conducted
- Monitor quality and efficiency of BPO resources, and selectively ensure excellence in delivery
Monitor allocation of BPO capacity to sourcing projects based on defined criteria (e.g., Tiering of sub-category)
Work collaboratively with cross-functional category leads and ensure that the BPO teams executing Sourcing projects do so in a manner consistent with BMS category strategies- Proactively connect teams, networks and individuals in order to increase performance of BPO resources
Identify and drive transformational opportunities with BPO, including value beyond cost savings (e.g., customer satisfaction)
Prepare periodic reports of progress and compliance activities for GP Senior Leadership and other areas of the organization.
Internal and External Stakeholders:
- Members of Procurement Senior Leadership Team
- Business unit specific leadership teams, including PMOs
- Supplier executive management
- Members of industry councils and organizations
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelorâs Degree.
- Minimum of 3-6 years Procurement or related business or technical experience, preferably in reputable organizations or relevant experience
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience with business continuity management applied to large and global organizations such as BMS
- Strong leadership, communications (written/verbal) project management, analytical, problem solving, organization, presentation and facilitation skills
- Experience managing or facilitating cross functional teams
- Act with urgency, especially when faced with ambiguity.
- Translate business requirements to system-based solution and implement to improve business performance.
- Demonstrated project leadership experience
- Flexibility to meet multiple demands and changing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with great level of attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masterâs Degree
- Hands-on experience leading process improvement initiatives such as Six Sigma or Lean; professional certification.
- Demonstrated record of leadership role in key initiatives or managing direct reports
- Ability to influence multiple groups including senior leadership.
- Excellent problem solving, negotiation and facilitation skills.
- Act as a trusted advisor for multi-disciplinary teams throughout the business continuity planning lifecycle.
Bristol-Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.